Question

The following is an image of a curvilinear probe. What is best imaged with a curvilinear probe?

(a) superficial structures and vessels

(b) transabdominal imaging

(c) cardiac imaging

(d) transvaginal and transrectal imaging

I got this question during an internship interview.

My doubt stems from Echocardiography topic in division Diagnostic Investigation via Imaging Techniques of Clinical Science

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) transabdominal imaging

For explanation I would say: The curve of the curvilinear probe increases the footprint i.e. the depth and surface area for imaging along with low frequency. Thus, it is used for taking the images of the abdomen. To take an image of the superficial structures and vessels, a linear probe is used as it can produce high frequency waves. Phase array probes are used for cardiac ultrasound as it can image between the ribs and endocavity probes are used for transrectal and transvaginal imaging.